Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Gayfeather, Liatris spicata, is an exotic perennial bearing long-lasting spikes of deep magenta bottle-brush flowers in contrast with strappy green leaves. It's perfect for adding late-summer colour to an herbaceous border, and makes an excellent cut flower. It's extremely attractive to bees and butterflies.
For best results grow Liatris spicata in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagate by division in spring.
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Liatris and wildlife
Liatris is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
